Category: Best Buys
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Digital-To-Analog Converter (DAC) Buying Guide (2023)
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in Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, Portable Audio, Reviews, Streaming, Videos, WirelessWhat to know when buying a Digital-to-Analog Converter or DAC/Amp Combo: In today’s digital audio world, you need a good digital to analog converter or DAC if you want to get the best out of your hi-fi setup. The DAC takes the digital audio signal produced by your source (most likely a laptop or smartphone)…
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Play All The Best Music Streaming Services On This Stellar Budget Audiophile System!
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in Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, News, Reviews, Speakers, Streaming, Videos, WirelessHere at HI-FI Trends, we believe that high-end audio doesn’t necessarily mean high-priced audio. We say high-end audio is a function of design not price. Today, you can find a lot of capable budget components that are designed to satisfy audiophile sensibilities. Also with the current global economies of scale you can get more for…
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HIFIMAN Deva Pro Review: These Wireless Planar Magnetic Headphones Are Wondrous!
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TL;DR If you’re looking for wireless audiophile headphones for less than $500, you won’t do better than these. Intro Back in 2020, when Hifiman released the $299 DEVA, a set of planar headphones with a BT dongle, I must admit I found them to be an inelegant wireless headphone option. I’ve never been a fan…
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Start Listening Right Away With This Super Affordable “Just-Add-Speakers” Hi-Fi System!
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in Best Buys, Budget, DACs, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Speakers, Streaming, Videos, WirelessSetup is quick and easy with this Best Streaming Amplifier/Best Bookshelf Speaker combo! Have you ever heard of the K.I.S.S. principle? K.I.S.S. started as a U.S. Navy acronym for “Keep It Simple Stupid,” meant to convey that most systems work best when you design them simply. When it comes to Hi-Fi, there are some advantages…
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Best Budget Amplifiers For Audiophiles (2022)
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in Analog, Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Downloads, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Streaming, Videos, Wireless5 of the Best Stereo Amplifiers Under $2000! If you’re looking to build an affordable high-end Hi-Fi system, then you should be looking at a quality 2-channel amplifier to be the heart of it all. If you want to get the most for your money, we recommend picking up a good Integrated Amplifier, which is a…
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Campfire Audio Opens Up Exclusive Discount Hub At CampfireAudio.Market
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Are you looking for a discount on new or hard-to-get legacy Campfire Audio earphones? Then you should check out the new CampfireAudio.Market. This unique online store carries a wide selection of A-Stock, B-Stock, and certified pre-owned units across Campfire’s line. After checking out the site today, the prices look very reasonable, and they’re also offering…
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iFi Audio’s New ZEN Air Series Offers Enchanting High-Fidelity Audio For Only $99!
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in Analog, Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, First Impressions, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, News, Videos, WirelessWe’ve been fans of iFi Audio’s products for a long time now. They always offer an excellent mix of innovation, value, and, most important, sound quality. Given this, iFi is introducing the ZEN Air Series, a new line of four products that promise quality and performance close to their award-winning ZEN series but at an…
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OneOdio Monitor 80 Open Back Headphones Review: These $99 Budget Audiophile Headphones Are Worth A Listen!
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At this point, I’ve reviewed three headphones from Oneodio, a Hong Kong-based company known for its inexpensive studio-style headphones. At this point, I haven’t been overly impressed by any of them, as their sound and build quality always just bordered on acceptable. The last Oneodio headphone I looked at, the Monitor 60, represented a definite…
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Spin CDs and Stream To Your Heart’s Content With This Brilliant Affordable Audiophile Setup!
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While streaming is probably the audiophile’s primary music source nowadays, I know many like to spin CDs as well. (I personally like to head out to the local Goodwill on the weekend, find some 99-cent gems in the used CD section, then play them at home on my system.) To truly enjoy a well-recorded CD,…
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KZ X Crinacle CRN (ZEX Pro) Review: These $36 Earphones Set A New Standard For Budget IEMs
(Ed. Note 3/5/22): There seems to be some question as to the functionality of the Electrostat and BA drivers in these and some other KZ IEMs. A user on one of the audio forums did a teardown of a single CRN unit and provided some evidence that points to only the Dynamic Driver being in…
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Best USB DAC Amp Combos For Audiophiles On A Budget (2022)
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in Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, Portable Audio, Reviews, Streaming, Videos, WirelessGive your Budget Audiophile Setup a boost without spending a ton of cash! In today’s digital audio world, you need a good digital to analog converter or DAC to get the best out of your hi-fi setup. The DAC takes the digital audio signal produced by your source (most likely a laptop or smartphone) and…
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These $48 Samsung/AKG True Wireless Earbuds With Noise Cancellation Are The Best Presidents Day Sale You’ll See This Weekend!
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If you’re looking for a sweet deal on a pair of wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation, then look no further. The Harman Audio website has the excellent Samsung-backed AKG N400NC TWS true wireless earbuds on sale for the fantastic price of $47.99, which is 68% off the $149.95 list price. This limited-time offer is…
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Austrian Audio Hi-X65 Headphones Review: Are These The Best Portable Open-Back Headphones?
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TD;LR The Austrian Audio Hi-X65 should please anyone looking for well-built open-back portable headphones with a neutral sound signature. Intro In 2016, pro audio mainstay AKG moved their headquarters to California, shuttering their Vienna facilities. Subsequently, a group of former AKG engineers in Austria formed Austrian Audio. They developed their line of pro audio gear…
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Best Audiophile Music Streamers Under $1000! (2023)
While CDs and Vinyl still hold a special place in many an audiophile’s heart (including ours), wi-fi music streaming devices have become commonplace on the racks of hi-fi enthusiasts. That’s because they offer flexibility and a range of music discovery not possible in the olden days. With a good streamer, combined with a music service…
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HIFIMAN Edition XS Review: Now This Changes Things! (Incl. Ananda And Sundara Comps.)
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I’ve been around long enough to remember when getting a Planar Magnetic headphone under $1000 was unheard of. Now, Hifiman has more models than you can count, especially if you include the Drop variants. I’m a big fan of several of them, including the $350 Sundara, which I considered to be the best planar headphone…
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Best Powered Bookshelf Speakers Under $1000! (2022)
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Buying a pair of Powered Bookshelf Speakers is a quick and easy way to start an affordable hi-fi system. With these speakers, a good portion of the work has been done for you, as the amplification is provided and matched to the speakers, plus in some cases, matched sources are provided as well. All you…
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Best Budget Hi-Fi Speakers (2022)
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in Best Buys, Budget, Hi-Fi, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, Power Amps, Reviews, Speakers, Streaming, VideosWhen you build a hi-fi system, the speakers are probably the most important and the most difficult component to select. At the end of the day, it’s the speakers that allow the rest of the system to shine, and they also have the biggest impact on the overall character of the system. If you’re working…
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How To Build A Brilliant Budget Audiophile System In 5 Steps!
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in Analog, Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Deals, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Software, Speakers, VideosYou CAN build a wonderful budget audiophile setup! If you’re reading this, then that means you most likely care about music. Not just music, but high-quality reproduction of music. That’s basically what Hi-fi (short for high fidelity) is all about. It’s about putting together a group of audio components to make a recorded piece of…
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Andover Audio SpinDeck MAX Review: This User-Friendly, Fully Automatic Belt-Drive Turntable Delivers!
TL;DR If you’re planning to buy Andover’s excellent SpinBase turntable speaker system, and you’re looking for a capable, fun, user-friendly turntable to match, the SpinDeck MAX is precisely what you’re looking for. Intro If you’re a regular reader of Hifitrends, then you know we’re big fans of the gear coming out of Andover Audio. They…
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FiiO Music App V3.0.9 Update For Android Devices, X Series And M Series Players Available Now!
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in Best Buys, Bluetooth, DACs, Downloads, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, News, Portable Audio, Software, Videos, WirelessToday FiiO released a new update for their FiiO Music App which works on most Android devices and FiiO’s Android-based music players (like the M11 Plus which we use as a reference player). The new update brings a lot of changes and enhancements including a new theme, upgraded Bluetooth control, and an additional sorting option.…